On Tuesday, director Mohan G Kshathriyan, who is currently working on Draupathi 2, reposted an X post claiming that the film will hit theatres on January 23. Although the director and the film's makers have not officially announced the release date, his action of reposting the news offers speculations about whether the film is truly set for release in a month. While an official update is awaited, if reports come true, the film will release two weeks after Vijay's last film, Jana Nayagan, and Sivakarthikeyan's Parasakthi.
Draupathi 2 will once again star Draupathi headliner Richard Rishi in the lead role. Rakshana Induchoodan plays the female lead in the sequel. While the former will portray Veera Simha Kadavarayan, the latter will be seen as Draupathi Devi.
Natty, YG Mahendran, Barani, Saravana Subbiah, Vela Ramamoorthy, Siraj Johnny, Dinesh Lamba, Ganesh Gaurang, Divi, Devayani Sharma, and Arunodayan also play key roles in the film.
Although titled after the director's 2020 film Draupathi, the latest feature is a historical drama set in the 14th century and bears no resemblance to the earlier film. Draupathi 2 marks the third collaboration between Richard Rishi and Mohan G, after Draupathi and Rudra Thandavam (2023).
The film’s shoot was wrapped up in September after an extensive production schedule that began in Mumbai and concluded in Ariyallur. Previously, the makers were eyeing a December release, which now seems to have been pushed by a month.
Written by Mohan G and Padma Chandrasekhar, Draupathi 2 promises to transport audiences to 14th-century South India through a mix of grand visuals, intricate storytelling, and powerful performances. The film’s technical crew includes music composer Ghibran Vaibodha, cinematographer Philip R Sundar, editor Devaraj, art director Kamalnathan, choreographer Thanika Tony, and stunt coordinator Action Santosh.
